The three important hills of ancient Athens: the hill of the Museum, also known as Philopappos Hill, Pnyx Hill and the Nymphs’ Hill are located in the west of the Acropolis of Athens. Pnyx Hill is the most well-known because of the gathering space that belongs to the Municipality Church (late 6th century B.C. till the 4th century B.C.), where great politicians and orators (Demosthenes, Pericles, Aeschines) delivered their speeches and citizens took decisions concerning major historical events. The area of the three hills is perfect for those who would like to visit the archaeological and historical sites, but it is also ideal for walking and leisure.
In the 50s, architect Pikionis designed and constructed a walking route for Philopappos Hill. With its paved paths and stone seats in places with view of the Acropolis, Philopappos Hill turned into an irresistible choice for those who love hiking. The hill covers a fairly large area and it is also ideal for sports since there are bicycle and jogging paths as well as climbing routes on the south side of the hill.
